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Cover Reveal: Apex Predator by Cara Dee

BOOK DETAILS:

Apex Predator
by Cara Dee
(The Game, #11)
Publication date: January 24, 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, LGBTQ+, Romance

Synopsis:

Ring in the new year with Lane, Macklin, Walker, and Ty as a group of Mclean members head down to Florida for some fun. More info to come.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/64405811-apex-predator

Pre-order: https://amzn.to/3I2qSMy

AUTHOR BIO:

I’m often awkwardly silent or, if the topic interests me, a chronic rambler. In other words, I can discuss writing forever and ever. Fiction, in particular. The love story—while a huge draw and constantly present—is secondary for me, because there’s so much more to writing romance fiction than just making two (or more) people fall in love and have hot sex.

There’s a world to build, characters to develop, interests to create, and a topic or two to research thoroughly.

Every book is a challenge for me, an opportunity to learn something new, and a puzzle to piece together. I want my characters to come to life, and the only way I know to do that is to give them substance—passions, history, goals, quirks, and strong opinions—and to let them evolve.

I want my men and women to be relatable. That means allowing room for everyday problems and, for lack of a better word, flaws. My characters will never be perfect.

Wait…this was supposed to be about me, not my writing.

I’m a writey person who loves to write. Always wanderlusting, twitterpating, kinking, cooking, baking, and geeking. There’s time for hockey and family, too. But mostly, I just love to write.

Author links:
https://www.caradeewrites.com/newsletter
https://www.facebook.com/groups/caradeewrites
https://www.facebook.com/caradeewrites/
https://www.bookbub.com/authors/cara-dee
https://www.caradeewrites.com/
https://www.instagram.com/caradeewrites/
https://twitter.com/CaraDeeWrites
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6936449.Cara_Dee

Cover Reveal: The Lies Beneath by Bri Blackwood

BOOK DETAILS:

The Lies Beneath
by Bri Blackwood
Publication date: February 28, 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Dark Romance, Romance

Synopsis:

Privilege has its secrets…

Westwick University is known for its prestige and pedigree for hundreds of years.

Many people would die to come here…

And some have come here and died.

There are lies buried within these walls that the world doesn’t know about.

But I do.

It’s what happens when your family has gone to the same college for generations.

Stories and secrets are passed down, making me yearn to know more.

I’m determined to discover if each and every one is true, but I’m distracted.

Because my new professor has taken a particular interest in me.

Or so I think.

I shouldn’t be tempted because anything with him is forbidden.

But the way that he only has eyes for me has set me on edge.

I can’t tell if there is something there or if I’m making it all up in my head.

Why would a billionaire, who is known for his solitary life after the death of his wife, want to teach here?

There’s so much I don’t know.

But I know that lies do nothing but lead to more lies.

And when I uncover the truth, the world will implode.

The Lies Beneath is the first book in a dark forbidden college romance duet that has enemies-to-lovers themes. This book may not be suitable for all readers due to dubious situations that might be triggering. It ends in a cliffhanger.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63339926-the-lies-beneath

Pre-order: https://amzn.to/3iQ1dvQ

AUTHOR BIO:

Bri loves a good romance, especially ones that involve a hot anti-hero. That is why she likes to turn the dial up a notch with her own writing. Her Broken Cross series is her debut dark romance series.

She spends most of her time hanging out with her family, plotting her next novel, or reading books by other romance authors.

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Instagram: @briblackwoodwrites
Twitter: @briblackwood2
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briblackwoodwrites
Reader group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/brisempire

Cover Reveal: As The Secrets Turn by B.Truly

BOOK DETAILS:

As The Secrets Turn
by B. Truly
(My Darkest Secret, #3)
Publication date: January 17, 2023
Genres: Romance, Suspense, Young Adult

Synopsis:

When we collided, it turned into beautiful chaos.

I am patient and kind. I do not envy or boast.
He is not proud or rude. He is not easily angered and always protects.
I am not self-seeking and he does not delight in evil.
We define the essence of Love.

In life’s beauty, there are also challenges as the world turns.
Justin and I have overcome a multitude of struggles, starting with his vindictive brother. When I fought for prosecution, I became a pawn in his brother’s game, but I prevailed.

The shockwaves of ridicule didn’t engulf us—they only made us stronger. The center point is knowing that what Justin and I share is real.
Over the last year, we’ve been in the calm of our life. The key to weathering through tremendous obstacles is to find a balance between the good and the terrible. I discover family who can never seem to be happy for you, and deceit that isn’t mine to share. A surge of turbulence is thrown in our path as we attempt to make it to the altar. Saying ‘I do’ may not be in our future. Is fate trying to show us that our love isn’t meant to be?

A family member disappears, and someone must know of her whereabouts. When it turns out the only person who has a clue is my daughter, it puts a horrific spin on the situation. How can my daughter be involved or know the things that she does?
As the tides rise to threaten us, our fate hangs in the balance. How our journey ends on the other side of the tempest, is yet to be told.

This novel can be read as a stand-alone.
Books 1 and 2 do not have to be read first.

As the deceit turns, it unravels into a spectacle of mystery that will evoke the question of existence. Buckle your seatbelts for the captivating conclusion to Madison’s journey.

Recommended for 16+ due to mature themes, including drugs, sexual content, disturbing situations, and mild language.
If you’re not a fan of forbidden romance, then this might not be the book for you.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62829402-as-the-secrets-turn

Pre-order: https://amzn.to/3fyqZDB

AUTHOR BIO:

B. Truly has wanted to be an author since she was fifteen years old. She is grateful to have accomplished this dream. B. Truly has very vivid dreams and a wild imagination. She likes to read, watch tons of TV shows, and movies. She’s addicted to romance and gets a thrill out of suspense and sci-fi. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romance, sci-fi, dystopian, and paranormal genres.

B. Truly likes to explore conflicted plots of romance with thrilling twists. She also loves creating impossible situations for her characters to grow from and try to overcome.

B. Truly has three wonderful children, and a husband who defines the person that she is today. She works full-time as an Ultrasound technologist in Houston, Texas.

Author links:
https://www.facebook.com/BTrulysFantasies
https://twitter.com/BrandyTruly
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7276631.B_Truly
https://www.instagram.com/brandytruly/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandy-truly-a917a9b3/

Cover Reveal: Bratva Jewel by Sabine Barclay

BOOK DETAILS:

Bratva Jewel
by Sabine Barclay
(The Ivankov Brotherhood, #6)
Published by: Oliver Heber Books
Publication date: January 24th 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Mafia, Romance

Synopsis:

I can’t resist her. I don’t want to…

She’s tried to leave our life behind, but no one walks away from the bratva.

She can run, but she can’t hide.

I’ll be the one to catch her when she falls. And she will because she’s walking a fine line.

I’ll be there because she’s mine.

I’ll go to the ends of the Earth for her. She’ll discover her limits and realize only I can please her.

She’s my soulmate, and I’m hers. Heaven help anyone who gets in the way.

Bratva Jewel is an interconnecting, standalone Dark Mafia Romance with a HEA and no cliffhanger. It contains extra-steamy scenes that will make your toes curl and your granny blush. This is book six in The Ivankov Brotherhood, a six-book series that’ll keep you warm at night.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60895748-bratva-jewel

Pre-order: https://amzn.to/3Gdix65

AUTHOR BIO:

Sabine Barclay, a nom de plume also writing Historical Romance as Celeste Barclay, lives near the Southern California coast with her husband and sons. Growing up in the Midwest, Sabine enjoyed spending as much time in and on the water as she could. Now she lives near the beach. She’s an avid swimmer, a hopeful future surfer, and a former rower. Before becoming a full-time author, Sabine was a Social Studies and English teacher. She holds degrees in International Affairs (BA), Secondary Social Science (MAT), and Political Management (MPS). She channels that knowledge into creating engrossing contemporary romances that will make your toes curl and your granny blush.

Author links:
https://www.sabinebarclay.com/
https://www.instagram.com/sabinebarclayauthor/
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/626c5be71e8046b220253de3
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sabinebarclaydubiousdames
https://www.facebook.com/SabineBarclayAuthor
https://amzn.to/3so92ei
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22379671.Sabine_Barclay

Cover Reveal: Love & Resistance by Kara H.L. Chen

BOOK DETAILS:

Love & Resistance
by Kara H.L. Chen
Published by: Quill Tree/Harper Collins
Publication date: July 4, 2023
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult

Synopsis:

Seventeen-year-old Olivia Chang is at her fourth school in seven years. Her self-imposed solitude is lonely but safe. At Plainstown High, however, Olivia’s usual plan of anonymity fails when the infamous Mitzi Clarke (influencer, queen bee, bully) makes a pointed racist comment in class. Olivia knows what she must do: let it go. But Olivia is tired of ignoring things just so she can survive. This time, she defends herself.

And that is the end of her invisible life.

Soon, Olivia discovers, and joins forces with, the Nerd Net: a secret society who has been thwarting Mitzi’s reign of terror for months. Together, they plan to unite the masses and create true change at Plainstown High.

But in order to succeed, Olivia must do something even more terrifying than lead a movement: trust other people. She might even make true friends along the way . . . if Mitzi doesn’t destroy her first.

From debut author Kara H.L. Chen comes a razor-sharp tale of love, resistance, and the enduring friendships that make it all worthwhile.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59772246-love-resistance

Pre-order: https://linktr.ee/hl_kara

AUTHOR BIO:

Kara H.L. Chen grew up near Cleveland, Ohio, where she once had to shovel snow off her car with a plastic trashcan. She now lives on the West Coast with her husband and daughters, and is learning how to use an Instapot. She has undergraduate degrees in English and economics, a J.D., and an MFA in fiction. She has used her economics degree exactly once, when she tried to make a joke about marginal costs and marginal returns. It did not go well.

Author links:

https://karahlchen.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hl_kara/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22046781.Kara_H_L_Chen

Cover Reveal: ClickMate by Tia Kelly

BOOK DETAILS:

ClickMate
by Tia Kelly
Publication date: January 24, 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Sports

Synopsis:

After a public and very messy divorce nearly drained his bank account, Cole Howard is too focused on trying to save his basketball career to even think about shooting his shot outside of the arena, especially with women like his uptight neighbor, Bella Barnes. Despite being beautiful and intelligent, she’s no stranger to drama, one thing he’s desperate to avoid.

His only escape is an online culinary covert persona he uses to share his passion for all things food with a stranger who’s only interested in what he can do in the kitchen and not on the court.

After having a problematic entanglement with a very famous and still married celebrity aired out on a nationally syndicated radio show, being unceremoniously fired, and moving in with her sister, Bellamy Barnes is too focused on trying to get her life back together to even think about getting herself entangled with another emotionally unavailable man. This especially includes men like her sister’s annoying neighbor, Cole Howard.

Despite being gorgeous and charming– though she wishes he would stop calling her Bella because he knows she hates it—he’s exactly the kind of rich, thinks-he’s-God’s-gift to women player (on and off the court) she’d spent her entire life avoiding.

Her only refuge is visually indulging in the culinary masterpieces cooked up by her online crush and confidante.

Cole and Bellamy have sworn off love IRL but on Beyoncé’s internet, cupid plays by a different set of rules.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62810300-clickmate

Pre-order:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BTWhMB

AUTHOR BIO:

Tia Kelly is the author of contemporary and women’s fiction. She is known for her candid way of capturing life, love, and relationships… one story at a time.

Author links:

https://www.tiawithapen.com/

https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l0c3r1

https://www.instagram.com/tiawithapen/

https://twitter.com/tiawithapen

https://www.facebook.com/authortiakelly

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6906106.Tia_Kelly

Cover Reveal: Echo by Sybil Bartel

BOOK DETAILS:

Echo
by Sybil Bartel
(The Alpha Elite Series)
Publication date: January 19, 2023
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Suspense

Synopsis:

Navy SEAL.

Mercenary.

Ghost.

Joining the military wasn’t a choice, it was survival. The Navy was the last place they’d think to look for me. Hiding in plain sight, I lived in the shadow of deployments… until an off-the-books mission put me in the crosshairs of my past.

My cover blown, I walked away from the SEALs and sought refuge at the one place where I’d be more invisible than on the Teams—Alpha Elite Security. As a Black Ops government contractor, AES was the world’s leading provider of security solutions. High stakes, higher price tag, and complete anonymity. I fit right in.

But then I made a mistake. A single misstep and I was face to face with the only woman who could kill me faster than a bullet.

Code name: Echo.
Mission: Evade.

ECHO is a standalone book in the exciting Alpha Elite Series by USA Today Bestselling author, Sybil Bartel. Come meet Echo and the dominant, alpha heroes who work for AES!

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59521401-echo

Pre-order:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TVnDKj

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/echo-sybil-bartel/1140471756?ean=2940165719677

iBooks: https://books.apple.com/ca/book/echo/id1592924149

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/echo-95

AUTHOR BIO:

Sybil Bartel is a USA Today Bestselling author of unapologetic alpha heroes. Whether you’re reading her deliciously dominant mercenaries, bodyguards, or military heroes, all of her heart-stopping, page-turning romantic suspense novels have sexy-as-sin alpha heroes!

Sybil resides in South Florida and she is forever Oliver’s mom.

To find out more about Sybil Bartel or her books, please visit her at:
Website: http://sybilbartel.com/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sybilbartelauthor
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/SybilBartel
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/sybil-bartel
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Cover Reveal: Rhapsody of the Stars by Jannat Bhat

BOOK DETAILS:

Rhapsody Of The Stars
by Jannat Bhat
Publication date: December 10, 2022
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult

Synopsis:

Music. Love. Obsession.

Sophia Kade’s one true desire was to make a name in the music industry. So, when her school announced hosting the Global Musical Icon Competition, a life-changing event for the winning pair, it was the perfect opportunity. The trouble was, that she needed a partner.

When the God of music, Kairo Knight arrives in town to take part in GMIC, she could ask him to help her out in becoming the next best thing, right? But it was out of the question when Kairo looked at her as if she was the worst thing to happen to humankind. Of course, with talent like his comes arrogance. So, she did what any youngster in her shoes would do.

She abducted him.

But the unexpected happened. She fell for him, and he betrayed her in the worst possible way. Who was this guy who hated the world which adored him?

People say music was his obsession until she came into his life. But after what he had done, she was out to destroy him.

Twists and turns, push and pull, and explosive chemistry make for one epic musical tale.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61310285-rhapsody-of-the-stars

Pre-order: https://amzn.to/3RsPD6Q

AUTHOR BIO:

Jannat loves to watch movies & tv shows about myths and legends surrounding romance from a certain perspective. She absolutely adores reading about sexy heroes and sassy heroines.
When she’s not writing, she will mostly be found daydreaming and snuggled up with her cat Sasha, whom she loves dearly.

Links : 
Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16818977.Jannat_Bhat
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/jannatbhatauthor
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jannatbhat/
Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Jannat-Bhat/e/B07NQQ5R6V
Twitter – https://mobile.twitter.com/jannatbhat

Cover Reveal: Ruled by Blood by Emma R. Dean

Book & Author Details:

Ruled by Blood
by Emma Dean
(A Syndicate of Blood and Chaos, #3)
Publication date: May 5, 2023
Genres: Adult, Mafia, Reverse Harem, Romance

Synopsis:

Description TBA

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61255766-ruled-by-blood

Pre-order:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bToqK3

AUTHOR BIO:

Emma Dean is the autistic author of Draga Court and the Council of Paranormals. Juggling work, life, higher education, and a rambunctious toddler leaves little room for much else, but when she gets the chance she dives into a good book and likes to re-read the Black Jewels series by Anne Bishop every year during Christmas.

Author links:

https://emmadeanromance.com/

https://www.instagram.com/emmadeanauthor/

https://www.facebook.com/EmmaDeanRose/

Cover Reveal: Blood and Chaos by Emma Dean

Book & Author Details:

Blood and Chaos
by Emma Dean
(A Syndicate of Blood and Chaos, #2)
Publication date: January 20, 2023
Genres: Adult, Mafia, Reverse Harem, Romance

Synopsis:

Two kingdoms: one of shadows, and one of blood.

Damien Chaos was a devil of his own making, and yet, somehow he found himself agreeing to a deal with Kira Cain instead of the other way around. She’d manipulated him into a position where the only solution was to do exactly as she wanted.

Shadow was his, but the cost was almost more than he could stand.

Kira Cain was going to be his wife, and the arranged marriage would put her at his side as his queen and equal.

The only problem was Damien couldn’t control her, and she already had Aeron and Kaito wrapped around her little finger. Things may not be going as planned, but there was no way he’d let anyone else f*cking touch her.

Dante would suffer for putting her in danger, and this time Damien wasn’t going to let it slide.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61255742-blood-and-chaos

Pre-order:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3O0D28X

AUTHOR BIO:

Emma Dean is the autistic author of Draga Court and the Council of Paranormals. Juggling work, life, higher education, and a rambunctious toddler leaves little room for much else, but when she gets the chance she dives into a good book and likes to re-read the Black Jewels series by Anne Bishop every year during Christmas.

Author links:

https://www.instagram.com/emmadeanauthor/

https://www.facebook.com/EmmaDeanRose/